by Amanda Hepworth | Aug 12, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry, Uncategorized
Predators 101 If one thing has made me cry more than anything else in my 20 years of being a homesteader it has been the sight of my favorite chicken’s feathers in a pile on the grass. Was it a raccoon? A fox? Neighbors dog? Or maybe it was a Weasel? Determining the... 
by Cameron K. | Aug 5, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry
Your Chickens Deserve a Treat! Chickens deserve a treat too! Curious about adding different treats to your flock’s diet? I have chosen what I call, my top 10 go-to treats, for adding to my chickens’ diet. These recipes are packed full of protein and various nutrients... 
by Amanda Hepworth | Jul 29, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry, Poultry Health & Wellness, Tales from the Coop
Healthy Hen Anatomy An important part of raising chickens is by checking over your chickens periodically to double check their Healthy Hen Anatomy and make sure that everything is normal. By understanding the symptoms of things that go awry, you can be in a better... 
by Amanda Hepworth | Jul 22, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry
The 6 Classes of Chickens Standard breeds of chickens are broken down into six (6) different classes. They are known as American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and All Other Standard Breeds. Let’s explore the different classes and the common... 
by Amanda Hepworth | Jul 15, 2019 | Ducks, Homestead
What Duck Breed Is Best For You? Hi, I am Manda, and I am a part of the Meyer Hatchery Remote Customer Service team. One question I am asked frequently is, “What breed of duck would work best for me?” It is a very good question! Today I want to take you through some... 
by admin | Jul 8, 2019 | Chickens, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Poultry, Poultry Health & Wellness
How to Revive A Weak Chick How To Revive A Weak Chick Don’t let their pint-size fool you! Day-old chicks are shipped on a weekly basis with great success. Chicks ingest the yolk as the last part of their hatching process. This keeps them full and satisfied during...